Impact of digitalization on the execution of integration processes in industrial companies

Amidst rapid economic growth, large industrial holdings are capitalizing on inorganic growth opportunities to maintain and strengthen their competitive position in both domestic and international markets. At the same time, an increasing number of various advanced digital solutions are emerging to help managers and owners of industrial companies manage the integration of acquired assets more effectively. Competent use of digitalization tools significantly simplifies and speeds up each stage of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals and reduces the cost of maintaining a project office when implementing acquired assets. The article presents the author’s and institutional (official) definition of integration processes for industrial companies. A systematized and structured analysis of the global M&A transactions market was conducted in all industries and specifically in the manufacturing industry in 2020–2024. The economic drivers and prospects for the development of the M&A market are analyzed. Examples of the largest integration deals in the manufacturing industry over the last 10 years are given. The main stages of mergers and acquisitions transactions are considered, and a detailed description of each stage is given. It also presents a list of digital tools and modern technologies that are used at all stages of the integration process of industrial assets. The main emphasis is placed on assessing the impact of digital tools and solutions on each of the considered stages of the integration process. The conclusion about the impact of digitalization on the implementation of integration processes in industry is formulated, as well as in the possible further simplification and acceleration of some stages of integration transactions with advanced digital solutions.

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